Lucius went to find Harry to tell him the good news and found him sitting outside looking rather miserable.
"What happened to you?"
"I yelled at Severus."Harry replied sullenly.
"What? Why?" Lucius questioned.
"Well, he asked for it really. He kept trying to get to talk about my relatives and I just...exploded and shouted at him."
"I see. Well how about some good news then?"
"And what good news would that be?"
"I talked to the goblins, told them why you had to break into the bank and it seems they already knew and aren't mad at you. If you would like we can go to Gringotts any time you want to see about your Lordship."
"Lordship?"
"Well yes, you should be Lord Potter-Black."
"Huh; didn't know that."
"Well yes, I assumed as much."
"So, what does being Lord Potter-Black entail?"
"I can't tell you any specifics but I would presume you would get seats on Wizengamot, a couple of properties and most defiantly some vaults."
"I figured that out, I mean, I already knew about my Sirius' house; but what do I actually have to do?"
"Well, you don't have to do anything, but you could do a number of things ranging from going to Ministry galas to donating to hospitals and going around kissing babies. You are not required to do anything, but that's not to say it's not expected of you."
"Great! More expectations!" Harry said with a roll of his eyes. "Will you help me?"
"I will do anything I can to make this process less confusing for you."
"What about Ministry galas and all that crap? I don't know how to act at those kinds of things."
"How about this; after we go to Gringotts and see what we are dealing with, we will see where you need help and I will do whatever I can to help you."
"Thank you, when are we going?"
"Tomorrow, we have an appointment first thing in the morning."
"Sounds great, if you will please excuse me I think I need to go talk to Severus. Again thank you for all the help"
"It is the least I could do Harry, after all, you did 'save my ass from jail' I believe is how you phrased it."
Harry just snickered as he left; there was something amusing about Lucius Malfoy saying the word ass. Harry started his search and finally found Severus in the lab downstairs, what a surprise, he knocked and entered with his head hung so he couldn't see Severus' anger at him.
"I just wanted to say I was sorry sir." The apology came out in an ashamed tone.
Severus wanted laughed at the picture, he tried not to but a tiny chuckle did manage to escape. Harry's head snapped up, not understanding what was funny about the current situation.
"Of all the previous times I wanted to hear those words in that tone from you, and now, the time where you actually have nothing to apologize for, is when I do." Severus explained.
"What do you mean nothing to apologize for, I screamed at you?"
"Yes you did, but I provoked you. You made it clear you did not want to talk about the situation and I continued to aggravate you and for that I apologize."
"No need, I actually feel a little better now that I have had a chance to yell about it. On a happier note, I talked to Lucius."
"I assume he had good news."
"Yep, he talked to the goblins and told them what happened and they understand, so tomorrow I am going to the bank to become Lord Potter-Black."
"And what happens if you end up not being a Potter?"
"I have no idea."
"Continuing with the 'I will cross that bridge when I come to it' plan I see."
"Unless you have a better idea, yep, seems like the best plan to me."
"Well I am still thinking of another one so we will have to see what happens, the goblins will probably find out about the blood adoption potion and have something to say about it though, just so you know."
"If that happens, then I will deal with it tomorrow."
"I'm sure Lucius has thought of it and has something up his sleeve, he is after all, a Slytherin." Severus said with a slight smirk.
The next morning after breakfast everyone flood to the Leaky Cauldron.
"Draco you go with Severus until we are done at the bank, then you may torture Harry with the shopping spree." Lucius said.
"But dad, I want to go with the bank with you!" Draco whined like a child but did it quietly enough that no one else overheard.
"Draco what happens at the bank is none of your business; I am only going since Harry asked me to so; you will go with Severus."
"But-" Draco tried again but was cut off.
"No buts Draco, this is not up for discussion; go with Severus and we will meet you after."
"Thanks, I don't mind him knowing what happens but I would rather tell him then have him sitting there probably understanding more of what's going on than I do." Harry said to Lucius as they made their way to Gringotts.
"Like I said, it's none of his business, if you choose to tell him then that's fine, but it will be your choice. Not to mention that I hate it when he whines like that, makes me want to say no just to teach him it won't get him anywhere." Lucius replied.
"That's surprising. For years all I heard was 'father this' and 'father that', I was rather under the impression you spoiled him."
"Oh I did, but his mother was even worse, he would only mention me because I had influence than Narcissa, but when it came to getting what he wanted, it was always his mother he went to."
Entering Gringotts they made their way to the counter.
"How can I help you?" the goblin at the counter asked.
Yes we have an appointment; Mr. Potter is here about the inheritance he should have gotten almost a year ago." Lucius
A/N ugh, short I know...so much going on right now no time or inclination to write sorry. I know I said Harry would be getting to Gringotts like 3 chapters ago but I can't seem to write it, I am going to make a poll about Harry's inheritance, I like getting your opinion on things since you, as the reader, need to like this story.
I am hoping I can work through this writers block I seem to have, and get some time to actually put serious thought and time into this story soon, but my semester is done at the end of the month so school in my priority.